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Interior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Required Special Tool:

- MB990784: Ornament Remover

CLIP AND CLAW POSITIONS





NOTE:
Each number in the illustration indicates a part number.

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Required Special Tool:

- MB990784: Ornament Remover

CLIP AND CLAW POSITIONS





NOTE:
Each number in the illustration indicates a part number.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]]FRONT/REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL [VEHICLES WITH CURTAIN AIR BAG]





1. Pull down the front or rear pillar trim as shown in the figure.
2. Cut the clip at the cutting position shown in the figure, taking care not to damage the other components.
3. Remove the clip remaining on the front or rear pillar trim, taking care not to scratch the trim.
4. Remove the clip remaining on the vehicle side by breaking it to prevent damage to the flange of the clip mounting hole.

[[B]] UPPER CENTER PILLAR TRIM CAP REMOVAL





Remove the opening trim. Remove the upper center pillar trim cap by inserting the special tool MB990784 between the upper center pillar trim and body as shown in the illustration.

[[C]] REAR SEAT FOLDING CABLE REMOVAL





Among the three fixed positions, securely fit the rear seat folding cable in the center position.